Month: July 2019

Kevin Durant “wanted to try something different,” according to Warriors president of basketball operations Bob Myers. The 30-year-old forward left Golden State after three seasons and signed with the Nets this summer. Myers was asked about Durant’s decision when he met with reporters Monday. “The one thing I’d share is, he just felt like, it was something inside of him, in his heart, that he wanted to try something different,” Myers said, via 95.7 The…

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It seems the Broncos can’t agree to terms with their second-round pick. Drew Lock, a quarterback out of Missouri, is seeking a “quarterback premium,” according to a report from 9News.com, which cited unidentified league sources. Click Here: Liverpool FC T Shirts But, history isn’t in Lock’s favor. The report noted quarterbacks taken in both the first and third rounds commonly get the premium, but since 2014, no second-round signal caller has received it. Instead, the…

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EA Sports has released its player ratings database for Madden 20, and several NFL stars aren’t too pleased with their virtual self. If you’re new to Madden, every player is given a rating: 99 is the highest, 0 is the lowest. The rating is based off of several factors including speed, strength, awareness and position-specific traits (such as throw power, catching, tackling, etc.). Most players feel like they’re the best at their position, so naturally…

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The Titans have not committed to Marcus Mariota long term. Tennessee picked up the fifth-year option on the 25-year-old quarterback’s rookie contract, but the sides have yet to agree to a new deal. Titans coach Mike Vrabel discussed Mariota’s future with the team during a recent interview with the MMQB. “I think everybody has a contract, and we’re very aware of players who are in the last year of the deal,” Vrabel said. “Marcus is…

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Seattle’s NHL franchise has reached terms with a big name as its first general manager, landing hall of famer Ron Francis, according to the Seattle Times. Francis, 56, played 22 seasons in the league and is still the fifth-leading scorer in NHL history with 1,798 points. He’s best known in recent years for his status as an executive and minority investor with the Carolina Hurricanes, and he served as the team’s GM from 2014 until…

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Golf’s oldest major will tee off for the 148th time on Thursday when many of the sport’s best battle for the Claret Jug at the 2019 British Open. Northern Ireland’s Royal Portrush Golf Club will be the site of this year’s tournament, the second time the course has hosted the British Open. A deep field that features the top 31 golfers in the World Golf Rankings immediately makes the tournament a big draw, with three…

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The Cubs seem to be hoping to make multiple moves this month. Click Here: Arsenal FC Jerseys Chicago is looking to add a leadoff hitter and a reliever before the July 31 trade deadline, according to a report from 670 The Score. Ben Zobrist, who typically occupied the top spot in the Cubs’ lineup in previous seasons, has been on the restricted list since early May. “We have to become a little bit more offensive…

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Madden NFL 20’s release date is August 2, but EA Sports has provided fans with a sneak peak into its player ratings for the game. Click Here: Arsenal FC Jerseys There are only four 99 overall players in the game, including Aaron Donald, DeAndre Hopkins, Khalil Mack and Bobby Wagner. Following them up are three 98 overall players in Antonio Brown, Julio Jones and Luke Kuechly. Cover man Patrick Mahomes takes the top spot for…

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Trades are caffeine pills for baseball fans, bringing a jolt to good and bad teams alike. For contenders, it’s about filling roster holes ahead of postseason chases without eroding too much farm system talent. For others, it’s one of the few times in the season where something of tangible value occurs, the incoming prospects from major deals providing a fleeting dose of optimism. MORE: Watch ‘ChangeUp,’ a new MLB live whiparound show on DAZN The…

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It’s hard to believe the PGA Tour’s slate of majors in 2019 is coming to an end, but here we are. The British Open, the final of the four major championships on the 2019 calendar, takes place from Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, and if it’s anything like the first three majors, the quest for the Claret Jug shouldn’t disappoint. The lone major that takes place outside of the United States, the links style United…

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